External Factors and School Function Survey Results

The results of the recent survey on external factors and school function are complete. Thank you to the hundreds of people who responded.

The results of the recent survey on external factors and school function are eye-opening for sure! THANK YOU to everyone who responded! We asked our readers of pediatric therapists, teachers, counselors, parents, and more several questions about how external factors such as the effects of the pandemic, 1:1 devices, more screen time, etc. is affecting […]

Crawling and Risk Perception

A recent research study discovered that crawling and risk perception are associated even after babies begin to walk. So interesting!

As pediatric therapists, we educate parents on the importance of babies learning to crawl. We are aware of the developmental benefits of learning this skill for children. A recent research study discovered that crawling and risk perception are associated. It is a part of a longitudinal study on the effect locomotor experience has on infants’ […]

Sensory Modulation – What does it mean?

Sensory modulation is the ability of the brain to interpret sensory input and form an appropriate behavioral and motor response.

Perhaps you are reading an occupational therapy evaluation or maybe an article on the internet, and you are wondering what is sensory modulation?   The definition of sensory modulation has been described by researchers as the following: “Sensory modulation is considered a twofold process. It originates in the central nervous system as the neurological ability […]

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Sensory Processing Styles and Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the ability to live in the moment with an open mind and attention to the present. In order to live in the moment, one must be able to bring attention and awareness to all of the sensory, cognitive, and emotional aspects of the current experience.  Focused breathing, meditation and yoga are a few examples of how one […]